Sergeant Rutledge
“Forget all the suspense you have ever seen! Forget all the excitement you have ever known!”
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge is a 1960 English-language western, crime and drama film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome.
Sergeant Rutledge was produced by John Ford Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 18, 1960, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- James Warner Bellah, Willis Goldbeck
- Release date
- May 18, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- John Ford Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Sergeant Rutledge cast & crew
Sergeant Rutledge was directed by John Ford and written by James Warner Bellah and Willis Goldbeck.
The cast features Jeffrey Hunter as Lt. Tom Cantrell, Woody Strode as 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge, Constance Towers as Mary Beecher, Billie Burke as Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate, Juano Hernández as Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore, and Willis Bouchey as Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Jackson, cinematography is by Bert Glennon, and it was produced by Willis Goldbeck and Patrick Ford.
Is Sergeant Rutledge worth watching?
Sergeant Rutledge holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 137 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, crime, and drama, Sergeant Rutledge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sergeant Rutledge
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Cast of Sergeant Rutledge
Jeffrey Hunter
Lt. Tom Cantrell
Woody Strode
1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
Constance Towers
Mary Beecher
Billie Burke
Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate
Juano Hernández
Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore
Willis Bouchey
Col. Otis Fosgate - president of the court-martial
Carleton Young
Capt. Shattuck - prosecutor
Judson Pratt
Lt. Mulqueen (court-martial board member)
Chuck Roberson
Court-Martial Board Member (uncredited)
Chuck Hayward
Capt. Dickinson (uncredited)
Phil Adams
Court Guard (uncredited)
Mario Arteaga
Mexican (uncredited)
Sergeant Rutledge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sergeant Rutledge in United States?
Sergeant Rutledge is streaming on Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Sergeant Rutledge on Fawesome?
Yes — Sergeant Rutledge is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Sergeant Rutledge in?
Sergeant Rutledge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sergeant Rutledge?
Sergeant Rutledge runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Sergeant Rutledge rated?
Sergeant Rutledge is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 137 ratings.
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